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Discovery breaks land speed record !!!
« on: January 08, 2009, 13:22:16 »
My old truck managed 567 mph on the M4 today. Not to shabby for a Land Rover.





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Re: Discovery breaks land speed record !!!
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2009, 13:26:00 »
Ah, the wonders of modern technology.... well, modern technology does make you wonder sometimes  :lol:
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Re: Discovery breaks land speed record !!!
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2009, 15:18:36 »
Hmm.

So do we still think speed limiting or black boxes in cars is such a good idea? Timely reminder re technology.....
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